2012 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · KP12 LRK

This vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a consistent history of passing its MOT tests. The most recent pass on 12 June 2025 at 102,377 miles was achieved with no defects recorded. While the record shows a failure on the same day at 102,375 miles, the absence of listed defects suggests a minor administrative error or a trivial rectification that was resolved immediately. The mileage accumulation is consistent with the age of the car. It covered 7,263 miles between July 2023 and July 2024, and increased by another 10,003 miles by June 2025. This steady usage pattern indicates the car has not suffered from long periods of standing, which often leads to seized calipers or perished rubber components. The MOT history is unusually clean for a fourteen year old vehicle. There are no recorded advisories regarding suspension bushes, coil springs, or brake disc corrosion across the last four years of testing. Such a void of reported wear suggests either a very disciplined maintenance regime by the previous owners or a lenient testing history. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on areas the MOT tester may have overlooked or that do not trigger a failure. Check for structural corrosion on the sills and chassis, as these are common weak points for this model. Verify the condition of the timing belt and water pump, as these service items are not checked during a standard MOT but are critical at this mileage.